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F1 History Made: Antonelli Youngest to Top Standings
29 Mar
Summary
- Antonelli is the first teenager with two consecutive victories.
- He is the youngest pilot to achieve the top spot in standings.
- The Italian driver has secured 72 points so far.
Kimi Antonelli, a 19-year-old Italian driver, has become the youngest pilot ever to lead the Formula 1 Drivers' standings. He achieved this milestone after securing his second consecutive victory of the season at the Suzuka circuit in Japan, having previously triumphed in China.
Antonelli's historic achievement includes being the first teenager to win two races in a row and the youngest to top the overall standings. His performance in Japan was aided by a safety car period following an accident. He finished ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.
With 72 points, Antonelli now leads his teammate George Russell by nine points. Charles Leclerc is third with 49 points, and Lewis Hamilton follows with 41. The Formula 1 season will resume on May 3 in Miami.
